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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.80, 12.14 and 4.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.80, 12.14 and 4.91 is: 6.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.80 : 12.14 = 4.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.80/12.14 = 4.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.80x = 12.14 × 4.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.80x = 59.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59.63/8.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.78

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